Genesis 44:34 bbe — For how may I go back to my father without the boy, and see the evil which will come on my father?
Bible in Basic English
"For how may I go back to my father without the boy, and see the evil which will come on my father?"
— Genesis 44:34, Bible in Basic English
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Genesis 44 — Context
31
When he sees that the boy is not with us, he will come to his death, and our father's grey head will go down in sorrow to the underworld.
32
For I made myself responsible for the boy to my father, saying, If I do not give him safely back to you, let mine be the sin for ever.
33
So now let me be my lord's servant here in place of the boy, and let him go back with his brothers.
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For how may I go back to my father without the boy, and see the evil which will come on my father?
Genesis 44:34 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Genesis 44:34 say?
Genesis 44:34 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For how may I go back to my father without the boy, and see the evil which will come on my father?”
Where is Genesis 44:34 in the Bible?
Genesis 44:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 44, verse 34.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 44:34.
What translation should I read Genesis 44:34 in?
Genesis 44:34 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 44:34?
Genesis 44:34 reads (BBE): “For how may I go back to my father without the boy, and see the evil which will come on my father?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.